CM, Deputy CM of TN and Rajinikanth extend support to Rally for Rivers
Posted on: 11/Sep/2017 11:23:15 AM
Spiritual Leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev of Isha Foundation has initiated a campaign called ‘Rally for Rivers’. To this, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K Palaniswami, Deputy Chief Minister O.Panneerselvam, and Kollywood star ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth have extended their support today.
Sadhguru’s foundation had organized a function for the same. Addressing the gathering, CM of Tamil Nadu said his government has been consistently insisting upon inter-linking of rivers. As a result, the Centre has proposed a law towards interlinking of rivers to the Parliament. This event saw the presence of Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Prathap C Reddy, actress Suhasini, Carnatic singer Sudha Raghunathan, and a number of other leaders holding placards with ‘Rally for Rivers’ placards.
In case, if Isha Foundation members step towards planting trees along riverbanks, the state government will ensure its support and cooperation, said Palaniswami. He also pleaded for everyone’s support and cooperation towards the victory in this initiative.
Furthermore, he stated that check dams are likely to be constructed in 3 years down the line at a cost of Rs 1,000 crore. Measures are also taken for planting over 7 crore saplings in forest lands.
In the year 2016-17, over 1,519 projects will be launched at Rs 100 crore expense.
